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Diabetic Foot

In Diabetes foot problem is common. Diabetes patient foot becomes insensitive due to:

Cardiovascular complications which decrease blood flow to the legs and feet and damage blood vessels.

Neuropathy damages the legs and feet nerves.

Feet become susceptible to painless injury and accidents due to decreased sensation which get infected.

In the older age group, the small and the large blood vessels which supply blood to the feet, due to thickening of large artery walls becomes narrow

Due to this even a minor foot injury leads to infection. All these cause serious problem to foot, which have seen in about 50% of the diabetes patients for 20 years of age and above.

Gangrene is real danger which effects due to reduced blood flow and infection. Obstructed blood vessels die which is served by the cells when the blood flow is completely blocked. Amputate dead tissues once gangrene sets in.

Initially the problem arise due to blisters and ill fitting shoes, need to handle in growing toe nails, should not shave callosities or thickening skin horny layers. Main foot problem causes are fungal infection, bare foot walking, ignoring injuries and nail prick and poor hygiene.

Diabetic Foot Preventing and Treating

Diabetic foot symptoms need to recognise which include:

Leg pain patient feel relief while rest, feet becomes pale and cold feeling, skin looks patched and dry. Legs hair dropped off automatically. At the ankle the peripheral pulse often absent.

When patient feels decreased sensation in feet should take special care that foot should be daily examined for small minor problems as well like corns, cuts, blisters and bruise.

Every alternate day need to check feet to check sensory nerve damage feel the pinprick or spoon tapping against the toe.

Wash the feet daily with hot water and dry it thoroughly. Check the temperature with hand before pouring on legs. Between the toes space should moisturise with moisturiser cream and should not be rubbed.

Need to give proper attention to toe nails. Clean the nail surroundings with orange stick which is tipped with cotton. Toe nails should filed or trimmed carefully.

Barefoot should not go out of doors. Should use proper size woollen socks and need to wash daily. Diabetic patient should avoid heat like hot water bottles and electric pads. Extreme frost and cold things also cause foot injury.

Diabetes patient should not soak foot in water for long time which leads to skin maceration and later result in infection. To remove cellulose and corns do not use any chemicals.

Selecting Right Footwear

Ill fitting shoes create most of the problems. Shoes should support the foot arch and there should be ample room for toes. Need to avoid high heels and pointed toes shoes. Diabetic patient should change the footwear twice daily. Open-toed shoes and sandals may also rise problems.

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Note: If any serious health problems please consult to your doctor immediately. In case of Pregnant women or any other serious health problem then the above given tips should be followed under the guidance of your health-care practitioner.

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